Check out some of our favorite places to celebrate Christmas and New Year's Eve, both near and far. These videos and book excerpts will get you into the spirit faster than you can say "Auld Lang Syne."

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Hey Let's Go fans! We're in the business of connecting travelers to all the information they could possibly need to enjoy themselves while abroad. To that end, we've partnered with with our fellow travel bloggers at Pause the Moment.

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In order to ensure that my summer in Spain was not completely devoid of some cultural experiences, my folks signed me up for a two-day excursion to Spanish wine country last weekend—more specifically, to the small town of Logroño in the La Rioja region. I must say it was the classiest I've felt in Spain yet and recommend the experience to anyone looking for a weekend trip from Madrid.

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While staying in Madrid, leaving the city for another destination for a weekend seems like the last thing that would cross your mind. However, after spending a night out until the wee hours of the morning, you may find yourself needing some R&R. The Sunday after, make a daytrip to El Escorial, the former monastery and residence of the Spanish king.

An hour-long bus ride (3.50€) separates Madrid from San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a World Heritage Site. World Heritage Sites are typically influential over a country's culture and history, so you can rest assured knowing El Escorial is something worth seeing. The burial ground of Spanish kings for the last five centuries, El Escorial was originally commissioned by King Philip II and has some of the most beautiful gardens in the region.

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When traveling, I do consider myself somewhat of a culture snob. I visit the museums, speak the language, and only eat in the authentic local restaurants. However, after my first two weeks in Spain, I have succumbed to the allure and simplicity of American fast food.

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Not everyone is going to have the luxury of time in Madrid, so I am going to take my one-month stay, trim the fat, and give you (almost) 24 glorious hours. With your interests in mind, I am just going to pretend like Spanish Catholicism never existed, and your day will be all the more exciting for it. 

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So in light of the recent deadly spell of E. coli sweeping across Europe, I was a bit concerned about a prolonged aching in my stomach this past week. Like any good hypochondriac, I consulted my doctor (who is also my dad). The following is an excerpt from our conversation. 

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